The F&P Optiflow™ 3S nasal cannula is a 14 day single use nasal cannula interface for use with specified respiratory gas humidifiers to deliver Nasal High Flow (NHF) therapy to spontaneously breathing adult patients. This product is designed to be used by appropriately qualified healthcare professionals in a hospital / institutional environment.
Device Story
F&P Optiflow 3S Nasal Cannula is a patient interface for delivering humidified respiratory gases; connects to F&P 850 and AIRVO systems via dual 22 mm male ISO taper or AIRVO-specific connector. Used in hospital/institutional environments by qualified healthcare professionals. Features include headgear release mechanism and user-side swapping functionality. Device is single-patient use for up to 14 days. Provides humidified gas to patient; supports clinical decision-making by enabling NHF therapy delivery. Benefits include respiratory support for spontaneously breathing adults.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance data included shelf-life simulation (ASTM F1980-07, ISO 11607-1), transportation simulation (ISTA 2A), humidification output, thermal overshoot, connection strength, gas path leak testing, and condensation testing. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993 (parts 1, 3, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18) and ISO 18562 (parts 1, 2, 3) for breathing gas pathways.
Technological Characteristics
Nasal cannula interface; 3 sizes (S, M, L). Connectors: 22 mm male ISO taper and AIRVO-specific. Materials evaluated per ISO 10993 and ISO 18562. Non-sterile. Shelf life: 3 years. Operating temperature: 18–28 °C. Compatible with F&P 850 and AIRVO/AIRVO 2 systems. Features: headgear release mechanism, user-side swapping.
Indications for Use
Indicated for spontaneously breathing adult patients requiring Nasal High Flow (NHF) therapy via respiratory gas humidifiers in hospital or institutional settings.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A respiratory gas humidifier is a device that is intended to add moisture to, and sometimes to warm, the breathing gases for administration to a patient. Cascade, gas, heated, and prefilled humidifiers are included in this generic type of device.
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March 19, 2020
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd Reena Daken Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 15 Maurice Paykel Place, East Tamaki Auckland, 2013 New Zealand
Re: K191818
Trade/Device Name: F&P Optiflow 3S Nasal Cannula Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5450 Regulation Name: Respiratory gas humidifier Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: BTT Dated: February 14, 2020 Received: February18 , 2020
Dear Reena Daken:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K191818
Device Name F&P Optiflow 3S Nasal Cannula
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The F&P Optiflow™™ 3S nasal cannula is a 14 day single use nasal cannula interface for use with specified respiratory gas humidifiers to deliver Nasal High Flow (NHF) therapy to spontaneously breathing adult patients. This product is designed to be used by appropriately qualified healthcare professionals in a hospital / institutional environment.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <span style="font-family: Arial;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# 510(k) Summary
| Date prepared | 18 March 2020 |
|--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Company Name and Address | Fisher and Paykel Healthcare<br>15 Maurice Paykel Place, East Tamaki,<br>Auckland 2013,<br>New Zealand |
| Submitter | Masar Mohammad |
| Contact Person | Reena Daken |
| | Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| | Telephone: +64 9 574 0100 |
| | Fax: +64 9 574 0158 |
| | Reena.Daken@fphcare.co.nz |
| Trade name | F&P OptiflowTM 3S Nasal Cannula |
| Common name | Nasal Cannula |
| Classification name | Respiratory Gas Humidifier (accessory to) |
| | Class II (21 CFR §868.5450 |
| | Product Code BTT (Anaesthesiology) |
| Predicate Device | F&P Optiflow+ Nasal Cannula – K162553 |
## Device Description
The F&P Optiflow™ 3S Nasal Cannula is intended to be used in a hospital / institutional environment. A dual 22 mm male ISO taper and AIRVO™ specific connector allows connection to breathing circuits to receive humidified breathing gases from F&P 850™ and AIRVO™ systems. The F&P Optiflow™ 3S Nasal Cannula is offered in three sizes being small (S), medium (M) and large (L). The F&P Optiflow™ 3S Nasal Cannula is a prescription only device, provided in a nonsterile state.
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### Indications for Use Statement
The F&P Optiflow™ 3S nasal cannula is a 14 day single use nasal cannula interface for use with specified respiratory gas humidifiers to deliver Nasal High Flow (NHF) therapy to spontaneously breathing adult patients. This product is designed to be used by appropriately qualified healthcare professionals in a hospital / institutional environment.
## Non-Clinical Performance Data
### Performance Testing
Performance testing of the F&P Optiflow™ 3S Nasal Cannula was completed to demonstrate substantial equivalence of the F&P Optiflow™ 3S Nasal Cannula to the predicate device.
- Shelf life simulation was based on ASTM F1980-07, ISO 11607-1:2006/A1 2014 and ISO . 291:2008(E).
- . Transportation simulation was based on ISTA 2A Packaged-Products weighing 150lb (68kg) or less.
- Relevant Humidification Output and Thermal Overshoot testing. .
- Gas path and headgear joint and connection strength testing following selected pre-conditioning . intended to simulate worst case life scenarios.
- . Gas path leak testing following selected pre-conditioning intended to simulate worst case life scenarios.
- . 24-hour maximum accumulated and emitted condensation testing intended to simulate worst case.
The F&P Optiflow™ 3S Nasal Cannula has been tested to applicable requirements of the following standards:
- ISO 5356-1:2015 Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment- Conical connectors: Part 1: Cones . and sockets
### Biocompatibilitv
- ISO 10993-1:2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 1: Evaluation and testing . within a risk management process.
- ISO 10993-3:2014, Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 3: Tests for Genotoxicity, ● Carcinogenicity, and reproductive toxicity.
ISO 10993-5:2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity
- ISO 10993-10:2010, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization.
- . ISO 10993-11:2017, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 11: Tests for systemic Toxicity
- ISO 10993-12:2012, Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 12: Sample preparation and ● reference material
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- ISO 10993-17:2002, Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 17: Establishment of . allowable limits for leachable substances
- . ISO 10993-18:2005, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 18: chemical characterization of materials
- ISO 18562-1:2017 Biocompatibility evaluation of breathing gas pathways in healthcare . applications, Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
- . ISO 18562-2:2017 Biocompatibility evaluation of breathing gas pathways in healthcare applications, Part 2: Tests for emissions of particulate matter
- ISO 18562-3:2017 Biocompatibility evaluation of breathing gas pathways in healthcare ● applications, Part 3: Tests for emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
### Technological Characteristics Comparison
A comparison of the F&P Optiflow™ 3S Nasal Cannula and the predicate device is provided in table below.
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| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comments | |
|-------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | F&P Optiflow 3S Nasal Cannula | F&P Optiflow+ Nasal Cannula | | |
| Intended use / Indications for use | Intended Use /<br>Indications for Use | The F&P Optiflow™ 3S nasal cannula is a<br>14 day single use nasal cannula interface<br>for use with specified respiratory gas<br>humidifiers to deliver Nasal High Flow<br>(NHF) therapy to spontaneously breathing<br>adult patients. This product is designed to<br>be used by appropriately qualified<br>healthcare professionals in a hospital /<br>institutional environment. | Nasal cannula patient interface for delivery<br>of humidified respiratory gases. | The Intended Use / Indications for Use<br>statement for the subject device is more<br>specific than the predicate device. |
| Availability | | Prescription use.<br>(Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Prescription use.<br>(Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Identical. |
| Patient Population | | Adult patients. | Adult patients. | Identical. |
| Operating<br>Environment | | Hospital environment. | Home or hospital environment. | Similar.<br>The Operating Environment for the subject<br>device is a subset of the predicate device |
| Reusability | | Single patient use only,<br>< 14 days hospital | Single patient use only,<br>< 14 days hospital | Identical. |
| Specifications | | | | |
| Ambient Operating<br>Temperature | | 18 – 28 °C | 18 – 28 °C | Identical. |
| AIRVO System<br>Specifications | | AIRVO / AIRVO 2 Humidifier with<br>900PT56x-series tube; or tube and<br>chamber kit (e.g. 900PT561)<br><br>Flow Range:<br>OPT1042 (Small) 10 - 50L/min<br>OPT1044 (Medium) 10 - 60 L/min<br>OPT1046 (Large) 10 - 60 L/min | AIRVO / AIRVO 2 Humidifier with<br>900PT56x-series tube; or tube and<br>chamber kit (e.g. 900PT561)<br><br>Flow Range:<br>OPT942 (Small) 10 - 50L/min<br>OPT944 (Medium) 10 - 60 L/min<br>OPT946 (Large) 10 - 60 L/min | Identical. |
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comments | |
| | F&P Optiflow 3S Nasal Cannula | F&P Optiflow+ Nasal Cannula | | |
| F&P 850 System<br>Specifications | MR850 Humidifier in invasive mode, RT<br>series kit with 22 mm heated inspiratory<br>tube and chamber. | MR850 Humidifier in invasive mode, RT<br>series kit with 22 mm heated inspiratory<br>tube and chamber. | Identical. | |
| | Flow Range:<br>OPT1042 (Small) 10 - 60L/min<br>OPT1044 (Medium) 10 - 60 L/min<br>OPT1046 (Large) 10 - 60 L/min | Flow Range:<br>OPT942 (Small) 10 - 60L/min<br>OPT944 (Medium) 10 - 60 L/min<br>OPT946 (Large) 10 - 60 L/min | | |
| Shelf-Life | 3 years. | Shelf-life not claimed on labelling | The subject device claims a 3 year shelf life. | |
| Storage Temperature | -10°C to +50°C | -10°C to +50°C | Identical. | |
| Sterility | Device not provided sterile. | Device not provided sterile. | Identical. | |
| Disposal | Dispose of according to hospital protocol. | Not defined. | Disposal information added in the User<br>Instruction. | |
| Cannula Function & Design | | | | |
| Headgear Release<br>Mechanism | Included. | Not present. | New feature. | |
| User Side Swapping<br>functionality | Included. | Not present. | New feature. | |
| 22 mm Male ISO<br>Taper Connector | Included. | Included. | Identical. | |
| AIRVO Specific<br>Connector | Included. | Included. | Identical. | |
### Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
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#### Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
### Conclusion
The comparison of features, performance, and intended use demonstrate that the F&P Optifiow™ 3S Nasal Cannula is substantially equivalent to the predicate F&P Optiflow+ Nasal Cannula (K162553).
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